You are singing a song at karaoke and reach a part that requires a louder, more intense sound. To increase your voice's volume, you

A. change the size of the laryngeal cartilages.
B. change the shape of the laryngeal cartilages.
C. change the force of the air passing over the vocal cords.
D. increase the tension on your vocal cords.


Answer: C

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